F-86 Sabre vs SO 4050 Vautour
The F-86 Sabre and the SO 4050 Vautour are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Sud Aviation respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,106 km/h for the SO 4050 Vautour. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,200 km for the SO 4050 Vautour. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 15,200 m for the SO 4050 Vautour. At 21,000 kg MTOW, the SO 4050 Vautour is 2.2x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 149 for the SO 4050 Vautour. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $2M for the SO 4050 Vautour. The F-86 Sabre first flew 5 years before the SO 4050 Vautour (1947 vs 1952).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 1 October 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1949 |
| Number produced | 9860 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 million |
| French jet-powered multirole aircraft, developed in the 1950s, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sud Aviation |
| First flight | 16 October 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 149 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 28.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,454 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,850 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,621 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,443 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 45.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1106 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,400 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15,200 meters (49,868 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 7 years before the SO 4050 Vautour which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.